Smart home devices and connected technology, from security systems and smart appliances to everyday gadgets that make homes more convenient and efficient.
Pre-departure home security measures, from physical locks to smart devices, are essential for safeguarding properties during summer trips, with layered strategies offering increased protection against opportunistic burglars. Before any summer trip, the most effective home security step is often the…
During its Jakarta preview, Xiaomi unveiled its 2026 TV line designed not just as screens but as central hubs for seamless home automation, entertainment, and productivity, showcasing their vision for an integrated smart household. Xiaomi used a preview event for…
OpenAI is developing a groundbreaking, portable, screenless smart speaker featuring advanced sensors, mechanical elements, and personalised AI interactions, expected to launch by 2027 amid high pricing ambitions. OpenAI is preparing its first consumer hardware product as a portable, screenless smart…
The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, now on sale at €340, combines wired and wireless connectivity options, supporting multiple playback sources and modes for flexible, high-quality sound in single-room or multi-room environments. Bose’s Lifestyle Ultra Speaker is being pitched as a…
Many perceived Echo device glitches are actually intentional timing features, with Amazon’s added settings like Follow-Up Mode and Adaptive Volume enhancing user experience in busy environments. Amazon Echo devices can seem to freeze for a moment after answering a request,…
Google launches its latest Home Speaker in Germany, featuring on-device AI processing with Gemini and enhanced smart home capabilities, marking a strategic shift in its smart device ecosystem. Google has finally brought its new Home Speaker to Germany, 41 days…
Google will retire Google Assistant across supported devices from September 2026, replacing it with the more conversational and capable Gemini AI, marking a significant shift towards agentic AI systems that handle complex, multi-step tasks. Google will begin retiring Google Assistant…
Researchers uncover a concealed backdoor embedded in popular Zbtlink routers, exposing over 100,000 units to remote control and highlighting deepening trust concerns in low-cost networking gear. Cybersecurity researchers say they have uncovered a hidden control component inside a family of…
With more households adopting connected devices, the smart home market is rapidly expanding, driven by increased security needs, energy savings, and user-friendly automation, despite concerns over network security. Connected home technology has moved well beyond novelty. According to recent industry…
OpenAI is developing a portable, camera-aware AI device intended as a personal assistant and home controller, potentially challenging existing smart speakers and smartphones with a novel design and conversational features, expected to launch by 2027. OpenAI is moving closer to…
As home entertainment becomes increasingly connected, experts warn of growing cybersecurity risks and the need for improved safeguards to protect smart devices from cybercriminals exploiting network entry points. The modern living room now contains a networked system, not a single…
OpenAI’s upcoming smart speaker, expected in 2027, features an unconventional design, AI-driven functionalities, and a premium price, signalling a new direction in AI-first home hardware. OpenAI’s first consumer device is shaping up as a compact smart speaker with an unusual…
